PLASTICS TREATY GETS GO-AHEAD
On 2 March, 175 nations endorsed a landmark agreement to end plastic pollution. Organised by the United Nations Environment Programme
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STOP PLASTIC REACHING THE SEA
Innovative projects are trying to stop plastic waste reaching finding its way into the sea. Following a call by scientists
ONE OCEAN SUMMIT
Cutting plastic pollution is among a number of measures agreed by representatives from over 100 countries during the recent One
RECYCLING FISHING GEAR
A plastic recycling initiative in Pembrokeshire aims to cut marine plastic pollution by providing free disposal of plastic fishing gear.
AMAZON’S PLASTIC PACKAGING
Environmental organisation Oceana has published its latest analysis of Amazon’s plastic packaging waste. Using e-commerce packaging data, it finds that
PLASTIC-EATING BACTERIA EVOLVE
As many as 10 different types of plastic could be degraded by plastic-eating microbes, reveals new research. Published in the
BEEB TAKES ON COKE
The BBC’s Panorama programme has taken a look at Coca-Cola’s efforts to meet its World Without Waste commitments to reduce
MANKIND MAKES NEW ECOSYSTEM
Thanks to mankind littering the marine environment with waste plastic, a new ecosystem has evolved at sea. Named the “plastisphere”,
OLYMPIC HERO TACKLES PLASTIC
Having won Olympic gold at the Tokyo Games in the women’s 470 sailing class, Hannah Mills wants to raise awareness
IS YOUR SUNSCREEN PLASTIC FREE?
Surprisingly, the answer is almost certainly “no”. That’s because the majority of sunscreens – and certainly the more affordable brands
G7 FAILS TO ACT ON PLASTIC
Despite high hopes, and in the face of considerable pressure to act, the G7 meeting in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, failed
G7 TO BACK PLASTIC TREATY?
Leaders of the G7 are being urged to show their support for a global treaty to tackle plastic waste. Pointing
DARWIN & MICROPLASTICS
Research into the prevalence of marine microplastics will be part of an initiative celebrating the scientific work of Charles Darwin.
MILLION MILE CLEAN
Another brainchild of the Surfers Against Sewage people (SAS; don’t they ever stop?), the Million Mile Clean aims to recruit
COMMERCIAL FISHING & PLASTIC
The Netflix documentary Seaspiracy has created quite a stir. It’s been lauded for shedding light on the damage caused by
UN CALLS FOR POLLUTION ACTION
Making Peace with Nature is a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Subtitled A scientific blueprint to
CLEVER VISUALS
Did you know that over 90% of plastic waste in the oceans is carried there by just 10 rivers? Or
SUPPORT PLASTIC POLLUTION BILL
Friends of the Earth is heading up a campaign to get new legislation through the UK Parliament. The Plastic Pollution
PLASTIC FUELS CLIMATE EMERGENCY
Pressure group Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) has launched an Ocean and Climate Petition, calling on the UK government to ensure
TACKLING POINTLESS PLASTIC
#LessPlasticPlease is the digital arm of the Mass Unwrap initiative organised by Surfers Against Sewage. The online action allows people
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